was going for an alpine but the one i wanted sold out so i got an eclipse and couldn't be any happier :)

DBfan187

12-31-2004, 06:13 PM

2.7volts.....with 330ohms of impedence, so says the owners manual

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :peace:
No. I have it and in my manual it sates 5v and 55ohms. But I've been told it's actually 3v since it's a series 3 model and has 100ohms.

forbidden

12-31-2004, 09:01 PM

2.7 volts and 330 ohms is correct. It is referred to as a 3volt unit, thus the 3 in the CD3434 designation. It is most definitely not a 5 volt unit regardless of what any manual might state.

mrray13

12-31-2004, 10:25 PM

No. I have it and in my manual it sates 5v and 55ohms. But I've been told it's actually 3v since it's a series 3 model and has 100ohms.

that's for the 5444 (or 5434 whichever number is correct)

neeeneerneeneer

cause i'm now the proud owner of a 3434, installed in my truck as we type.... :imdama:

hehe

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :peace:

ss3079

12-31-2004, 10:49 PM

that's for the 5444 (or 5434 whichever number is correct)
neeeneerneeneer
cause i'm now the proud owner of a 3434, installed in my truck as we type.... :imdama:
hehe
wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :peace:

Poor Clarion ... :(

- Steve

DBfan187

12-31-2004, 11:06 PM

cause i'm now the proud owner of a 3434, installed in my truck as we type....
So am I;)

So nanynanybooboo stick your head in doodoo!

mrray13

01-01-2005, 02:36 AM

Poor Clarion ... :(

- Steve

but..but...i got the eclipse and a clarion drx 8575z and $200 for the auto pc.... :thumbsup:

and dbfan... :smash: for not knowing ur preout voltage...hehe :spank:

hehe

happy new year..

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ee :peace:

JL_W6_v1

01-01-2005, 03:06 AM

3434 rules.

fo sho!

Rawr-DQ

01-01-2005, 07:41 PM

I found "* High-Voltage (2.7V) & Low-Impedance (330) Output"

Off a listing at ebay, not even the Eclipse site goes indepth....hmpt

I checked out their other decks
"High Preamp Output Voltage
The CD8454 circuits deliver a very high preamp output of 8 volts to help lower system noise and increase system dynamics since the power amplification stage can be driven optimally. The output signal’s low impedance of 55 ohms is also electrically ideal for audio signal transfer."

How significant will a higher prevolt output lower system noise?
-this is just an idea-
Just for the example, 4v will resist the noise 25%, and 8v 50% since 8v is double that of 4v...?
non-shielded wires (00% reduction of noise) --- I would imagine double that of a 4v output in theory? (lets say 4v reduces the noise 25%, 8v will reduce it to 50%??)
well-shielded wires (75% reduction of noise) --- 6.25% improvement in theory (4v adds an addition 6.25% reduction while the 8v offers 12.5%...??)

I know this is incorrect because everything isn't perfect, but realistically what would be the outcome?
*I am thinking of how ohms work, and when you put a 2ohm load on an amp, the wattage (if the amp was perfect) would be double that of a 4ohm load.*

I'm just wondering how well a 4v preout reduces/resist noise, and how well an 8v would...

Any ideas?

JL_W6_v1

01-02-2005, 12:51 AM

good question, bump :thumbsup:

packerfan

01-02-2005, 02:13 PM

No. I have it and in my manual it sates 5v and 55ohms. But I've been told it's actually 3v since it's a series 3 model and has 100ohms.
PWNED

The main reason as to why the cd3434 sounds so clean has alot to do with the fact that it doesn't have dsp functions or other bells and whistles to worry about- just signal transfer and its basic functions- an example on how less is more, in this application.....

audiolife

01-02-2005, 02:57 PM

you guys give pre out voltage WAY to much consideration. 2.7 and up is fine unless you dont know how to install or your installer doesnt follow the basic rules and doesnt know how to get it out if some appears. we are still talking .1's of a percent in distortion .

mrray13

01-02-2005, 04:37 PM

i know this much...i've ran everything from pioneer to alpine to clarion and sony....

this eclipse deck is the absolutely cleanest sounding deck i have ever owned..period.

i've been offered $350 ( i have half that much in it)for it and i'm not for sure if i'll take it....besides, the 2.7 volt on the subs can be cured with a line driver...lol

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :peace:

packerfan

01-02-2005, 05:19 PM

Im going to be taking my eclipse back to the dealer and hopefully trade it in on a new 5444 or see if he has any used, but in good condition 8053s/8454/8443s. Eclipse=awsome.

JL_W6_v1

01-02-2005, 05:24 PM

. Eclipse=awsome.

:thumbsup:

justsayk

01-02-2005, 08:08 PM

I have never looked back after getting my cd5444. The more i listen to it, the more i like it.

3.5Max6spd

01-02-2005, 09:29 PM

besides, the 2.7 volt on the subs can be cured with a line driver...lol

No need for that, those are pretty strong preouts-I've said before "i'dtake those 2.7's over alot of claimed 4v decks..."

JLCivic

01-02-2005, 09:54 PM

No need for that, those are pretty strong preouts-I've said before "i'dtake those 2.7's over alot of claimed 4v decks..."